University of Phoenix Scholarships

University of Phoenix offers a number of institutional scholarships to help make higher education more available for working adults. We also assist students in reaching their educational goals.

The University usually partners with nonprofit organizations that help promote scholarship programs.

How we define you: Prospective and Current Students

The Center for Scholarship Excellence (CSE) has scholarship programs for prospective and current students. Every scholarship has unique criteria; review the application carefully to see if you meet the requirements.

Prospective Students

I’ve never attended University of Phoenix.

I completed my admissions paperwork more than six months ago but never completed my first credit-bearing course.

I have not attended University of Phoenix within the past 365 days.

Current Students

I am currently enrolled or attending University of Phoenix.

I completed my admissions paperwork less than six months ago.

I have attended a University of Phoenix course within the past 365 days.

Scholarships Prospective Students

University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with the ASIS Foundation to offer a scholarship program. The ASIS Foundation provides funding and manages endowments with the primary object of conducting timely, security-related research of contemporary threats and best practices. The Foundation also provides scholarships and awards to ensure that those in the field of security management are recognized and able to realize the highest academic achievements.

Through this scholarship program, ten (10) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. This scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or Master’s Degree at University of Phoenix. Recipient may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Chicago Blackhawks to offer a scholarship program. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve very seriously. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives.

Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to offer a scholarship program. Boys & Girls Clubs of America seeks to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs offer youth a safe place to learn, grow, and develop a sense of influence and belonging.

Through this scholarship program, thirty (30) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States We Care for America Foundation (EANGUS WCFA Foundation) to offer a scholarship program. EANGUS is the largest enlisted reserve component association. The EANGUS mission is to give a voice to Enlisted National Guard men and women, their families, and retirees on Capitol Hill.

Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospectivestudent the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA) to offer a scholarship program. This scholarship is for graduates of FBINAA to continue with their education in order to advance executive skills within the organization. This partnership was started at the National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona in July of 2007 The FBINAA is a non-profit international organization of senior law enforcement professionals dedicated to providing our communities and profession with the highest degree of law enforcement expertise, training, education and information.

Through this scholarship program, five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be current FBINAA members or family of a current member and may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

Everyone deserves a second chance to realize his or her dreams. At University of Phoenix, we believe that anyone can reach his or her goal of earning a college degree regardless of what has stood in the way. And it all starts with a game plan.

University of Phoenix has created the Focus to the Finish® Scholarship because everyone deserves the opportunity to finish what they started when it comes to getting an education. Super Bowl XLIX will be held at the University of Phoenix Stadium in 2015. Therefore, in honor of the Super Bowl, University of Phoenix is offering forty-nine (49) full-tuition scholarships to deserving men and women who are motivated to complete what they started: their degree! Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree at University of Phoenix, and prepare for the game of life. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online. Only the first 300 Qualified Applications that meet the defined eligibility criteria will be considered.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation to offer a scholarship program. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation empowers women to transform their lives through education and engagement focusing on three core values: economic self-sufficiency, personal development and education.

Through this scholarship program, five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley to offer a scholarship program. The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is dedicated to inspiring community philanthropy and engaging people to invest in the educational achievement, leadership development, research, and convening and engaging the Hispanic community to improve the quality of life for Latinos and the Silicon Valley region.

Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

The nationwide search is set to begin for the country’s “Most Inspirational Mom.” It’s an effort aimed at finding three exceptional mothers to highlight how everyday moms are doing extraordinary things while inspiring their families as role models, especially when it comes to education and leadership. Mothers have a powerful impact on children, encouraging them to achieve their goals and beyond. Moms inspire their children to live up to their potential, teaching them that they can be anyone or do anything they want to do.

That’s why Boys & Girls Clubs of America has joined with University of Phoenix to offer the “Most Inspirational Mom” scholarship search, which will award three extraordinary moms with full tuition scholarships to pursue an undergraduate or master’s degree. This scholarship program was designed to promote a culture of family achievement and raise awareness about how University of Phoenix and Boys & Girls Clubs are creating great futures for parents and youth. Three individuals will be selected as “Most Inspirational Mom,” and will be announced the week leading into Mother’s Day.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) offer a scholarship program. Established in 1636 when ordinary citizens formed militias to defend against hostile attacks, the National Guard is the country’s oldest military branch. The Guard’s citizen-soldiers have served as the nation’s first line of defense since America’s birth and have served in every major conflict in America's history, contributing to the Guard’s ’s expansive history and invaluable legacy.

Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete a master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix® is pleased to collaborate with the NRF Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the National Retail Federation, to offer a scholarship program. The NRF Foundation shapes retail’s future by building awareness of the industry through statistics and stories; developing talent through education, experiences and scholarships; and fostering career growth among people who work in retail.

Through this scholarship program, twenty (20) full-tuition scholarships will be offered to current retail/restaurant employees who have big dreams in continuing their retail career in any number of disciplines including, but not limited to, business, finance, criminal justice, technology, management and marketing. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital to offer a scholarship program. Phoenix Children's Hospital has provided hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and families since it was born in 1983. Today, Phoenix Children's is one of the ten largest children's hospitals in the country and provides specialty and sub-specialty inpatient, outpatient, trauma, and emergency care to patients throughout Arizona and other Southwestern states.

Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

Start your first for-credit course in an associate or bachelor’s degree program by May 31, 2015, and you could earn a significant tuition reduction in the future. Follow our typical academic schedule to save as much as $10,000 by the time you graduate.

Understanding the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds, University of Phoenix is pleased to offer a scholarship program to current teachers or aspiring teachers. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly committed to making degree completion possible for non-traditional students, despite their busy lives.

Through this scholarship program, twenty (20) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete either a Bachelors of Science in Education or a Master’s of Arts in Education degree at University of Phoenix. Both online and ground classes are available at University of Phoenix. Only the first 200 Qualified Applications that meet the defined eligibility criteria will be considered.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with THINK Together to offer a scholarship program. THINK Together’s core mission is Teaching, Helping, Inspiring and Nurturing Kids to become productive adults and responsible, contributing members of society. Likewise, as a learning organization, THINK Together’s goal is to create a work environment where employees are inspired and supported to give their very best and keep developing at a personal and professional level.

Through this scholarship program, three (3) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

We are pleased to offer the University of Phoenix Road to Success Scholarship program

When students earn a college degree, they not only change their own future, they also change the future of their family and of their community. They chase dreams bigger than themselves, and turn them into reality. University of Phoenix is here to offer support to these dreamers, and to pave their road to success. That’s why we created the University of Phoenix Road to Success Scholarship program, awarding forty (40) full-tuition scholarships to individuals who are engaged with community organizations advancing opportunities for others.

Through this scholarship program, forty (40) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online.

Only the first 150 qualified applications that meet the defined eligibility criteria will be considered.

University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Year Up to offer a scholarship program. Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing urban young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. They achieve this mission through a high support, high expectation model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, internships and college credits. Their holistic approach focuses on students’ professional and personal development to place these young adults on a viable path to economic self-sufficiency.

Through this scholarship program, five (5) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.

Scholarships Current Students

University of Phoenix® is pleased to offer a scholarship program. These scholarships celebrate our history of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. As the largest private university in North America, we take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives. We want to give back to our hard-working alumni and provide them an opportunity to further their educational careers at University of Phoenix.

Through this scholarship program, forty (40) $3,000 scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow an alumni current student the opportunity to continue their chosen bachelor’s, masters or doctoral degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients must be alumni currently enrolled in their second degree program from University of Phoenix, and may be attending a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or University of Phoenix online. Only the first 200 Qualified Applications that meet the defined eligibility criteria will be considered.

Open Application: January 6, 2014
Application deadline: Closed – we have received 200 qualified applicants
Award date: April 7, 2015

* A complete application, and supporting documentation, must be submitted before the first 200 qualified applications that meet the defined eligibility criteria have been submitted, or before January 27, 2015, whichever comes first.